Legal Support Specialist – Corporate and Real Estate

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Austin opportunity!

If you’re the person corporate and real estate attorneys count on to keep documents, deadlines, and details in order, this one is worth a look. It’s a high-trust seat supporting attorneys on complex transactional matters at a global firm. The team is collaborative, the pay is competitive, the benefits are strong, and the firm values people who see what’s coming before anyone asks.

About the Opportunity

Our client, a global law firm, is adding an experienced Legal Support Specialist to its Austin office to support attorneys in its Corporate and Real Estate practices. You’ll be the attorneys’ right hand on everything from new matter openings and engagement letters to final executed documents. The team values initiative, accuracy, and a steady hand under deadline pressure. The firm is also bringing AI tools like Microsoft Copilot into daily work. The role is on-site in Austin, with the option to work remotely one day a week. Competitive salary and benefits.

What You’ll Do

Manage phones and calendars for supported attorneys, schedule conference calls, and communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other contacts

Open new matters, draft engagement letters, and audit responses

Draft and file legal documents such as briefs, complaints, motions, subpoenas, and summonses, using firm templates and attorney input

Manage document deliveries and track final executed documents

Prepare, proofread, and process legal and administrative correspondence

Keep paper and electronic files organized and current

Handle time entry, travel reservations, and expense reimbursements

Conduct research and pitch in to support the broader team

What We’re Looking For

Must-haves:

5+ years of legal support experience in a business law practice

Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), plus experience with document management systems and e-filing

A quick learner on new software

Sharp attention to detail, strong organization, and discretion with confidential client and firm information

Sound judgment and the ability to anticipate the needs of attorneys with high-volume practices

Comfort working under pressure to meet tight deadlines, and flexibility to work additional hours when needed

Nice-to-haves:

Bachelor’s degree (equivalent experience is welcome)

Familiarity with Corporate and/or Real Estate law

Knowledge of DocuSign and Concur

Comfort with, or curiosity about, AI tools such as Copilot or ChatGPT

Interested?

If you’re the legal support pro who keeps a busy transactional practice running smoothly, we’d love to talk. Apply here or reach out to Spot On Talent directly for a confidential conversation.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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